San Jose Municipal Code Part 1 Findings and Declaration

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose

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9.57.010 - Findings.¶

The city council finds that graffiti on public and private buildings, structures, and on personal property, including motor vehicles, creates a condition of blight within the city that can result in the deterioration of property values, business opportunities, and enjoyment of life for persons using adjacent and surrounding properties. The city council further finds that the presence of graffiti is inconsistent with the city's goals of maintaining property, preventing crime, and preserving aesthetic standards.

(Ord. 27509.)

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9.57.020 - Public nuisance.¶

Any real or personal property upon which there exists graffiti as set forth in this chapter is hereby declared and determined to be a public nuisance.

(Ord. 27509.)

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